--- title: Boarding an Irish Wolfhound | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/irish-wolfhound/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Breed guides](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/) - Irish Wolfhound # Boarding an Irish Wolfhound An Irish Wolfhound usually fits a First Class kennel, 6 x 8 ft inside, at $72 a night on the 2026 rates. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) [Usually fits a First Class kennel $72 a night ยท 6 x 8 ft inside](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) - **Weight (AKC):** 105 to 120 lb - **Kennel:** First Class, 6 x 8 ft - **Per night:** $72 - **Bath (2024 chart):** $75 An Irish Wolfhound is a giant dog, at least 32 inches and about 120 pounds for males and 30 inches and 105 pounds for females by the AKC, with a wiry medium coat, so one needs the First Class kennel (6x8 ft, $72 a night on the 2026 rates). On the 2024 bath chart the Over 100 pound row is $75 for a Medium coat. AKC calls the Wolfhound the tallest of all its breeds, and also calm, dignified and kindly. A dog this tall needs a different kind of room than a dog this heavy. ## Height is the first measure A male at 32 inches stands taller than most tables. First Class gives about 48 square feet inside plus 72 outside, the run listed for extra large dogs, and the length matters as much as the area because a Wolfhound lies down at full stretch. A Kuranda bed lifts a long frame off the floor. ## Wiry coat, bath cell The wiry, rough coat is medium in length. Everyone is in the Over 100 row, where the Medium column reads $75. Shedding is 3 of 5 on the AKC scale. Please ask to confirm before you book. ## Calm, but not for long AKC rates energy at 3 of 5. Wolfhounds enjoy a sprint on the grass field and then lounge. Easy walks and the grass field suit a big frame better than pavement, and walks are included. AKC lists a life span of 6 to 8 years, so many owners board an older dog; tell us about stiff joints on the form. ## Summer The NOAA Vacaville normals show a July average high of 97 degrees. A giant wiry-coated dog is better in the air-conditioned inside half of the run at midday. ## Cost First Class is $72 a night on the 2026 rates, so five nights is 5 x $72. At 14 nights or more it is $65 a night. Military families pay about 10 percent off, the same reduced rate. ## Long legs and the car Getting a Wolfhound into and out of a car is half the day for many owners. At check-in, leave your dog in the car and staff come out to meet you, carry belongings and walk the dog in, so there is no need to maneuver a giant dog through a crowd. Pick-up works the same way. Hours for both are every day 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2 to 5 PM, closed 11:30 to 2:00, so plan your arrival around that window. ## Check-in and records Leave your Wolfhound in the car and staff will walk him or her in. Records for rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella must be good through the last day. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Request a stay or call 707-678-6600. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [American Kennel Club - Irish Wolfhound breed page](https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/irish-wolfhound/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) - [Happy Paws Kennels bathing rates effective January 1, 2024](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Great Dane](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/great-dane/) - [Boarding giant dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/giant-dogs/) - [First Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Boarding a senior dog](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/senior-dog-boarding/) - [Boarding hound breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/hound-dogs/) ## Which kennel class fits? How many dogs? Biggest dog They will share one kennel Pick how many dogs and the biggest one's size. A guide from the sizes on our facility page. The staff confirm the right kennel when you book. ## Bath price finder Your dog's weight Coat Pick a weight and coat. From the bath chart effective January 1, 2024. The 2026 sheet prices baths on request, so please ask to confirm. Baths are for overnight boarders. ## Read next - [Coton de Tulear](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/coton-de-tulear/) - [Brussels Griffon](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/brussels-griffon/) - [Lhasa Apso](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/lhasa-apso/) - [Pekingese](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/pekingese/) - [Border Terrier](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/border-terrier/) - [Standard Schnauzer](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/standard-schnauzer/) - [Dogue de Bordeaux](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/dogue-de-bordeaux/) - [Borzoi](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/borzoi/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### Will a Wolfhound fit Business Class? Most are too long. First Class is the better fit. ### Do you serve senior giant dogs? Yes. Tell us about stiff joints or medicine; medications are given at no extra charge. ### Does price rise with height? No. The price follows the run, and the bath follows the weight row.